Which of the following is the most likely cause of the recent trend noted for all three gases?

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Refer to the graph. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the recent trend noted for all three gases?

  • increased burning of wood and biomass for fuel
  • increasing number of livestock being raised
  • increased combustion of fossil fuels
  • global climate change
  • more materials being disposed of in landfills
Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases from 0 to 2005
400
2000
1800
- Carbon Dioside (CO)
- Methane (CH)
- Nitrous Oxide (N,O)
1600
350
1400
1200
8 3o0
1000
BO0
2500
600
2000
500
1000
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cadd o'N udd 'o
CH, ppo
Transcribed Image Text:Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases from 0 to 2005 400 2000 1800 - Carbon Dioside (CO) - Methane (CH) - Nitrous Oxide (N,O) 1600 350 1400 1200 8 3o0 1000 BO0 2500 600 2000 500 1000 I500 cadd o'N udd 'o CH, ppo
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